House votes today on shutdown plan clash in Congress
The House under Gingrich revises a plan to end the 20 day partial shutdown by restoring 280 000 furloughed workers temporarily. A second measure links full restoration to Clinton’s seven year balanced budget plan and would run through Jan 26 if approved, while many programs remain unfunded.
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Air bag safety debate prompts hands on wheel shift
Susan Holbert recalls air bag deployment during a lunch hour collision in Harleson West Virginia. She lost steering wheel contact as the bag burned and scarred her arms while AAA and NHTSA discuss safer hand positions at 9 to 3 or lower to reduce injury risk.
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Technology fund for schools likely
Gazette Des Moines Bureau reports Iowa lawmakers and the governor agree schools need rapid technology upgrades as the 1996 session opens. They push for multiyear funding beyond the base budget increase of 60 to 70 million to equip teachers, hardware, software, and the statewide network. Senate President Leonard Boswell says the time has come for action.
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Iowa lawmakers eye larger school tech spending plan
Gov. Terry Branstad proposed 1997 school improvements at 10 to 12 million, now boosted to 15 million in a 4 billion spending plan to be unveiled next week. Senate Democrats push up to 30 million annually for five years while House Republicans favor a front loaded 20 million for next year. Senator Larry Murphy says the aim is a laptop for every child and a robust technology program despite past cuts from allowable growth disputes.
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Rammy Awards Nominations Highlight Morissette Carey
Alanis Morissette and Mariah Carey each earned six Grammy nominations in the latest roundup. Sen Tom Harkin visited local students to assess federal funding effects on Iowa schools. Bald eagle watching events planned for the area this month.
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OSHA Called On In Firefighters Fight
A two year dispute between Cedar Rapids Fire Department management and its local firefighters union may have led to a complaint to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Details on 3B.
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Cityline brief moves through local buzz
Cityline section captures quick updates on city events and notable happenings around town. Snippets cover community notices, minor developments, and short reports from various neighborhoods.
GOP Favorites Draw Interest as Caucus Attendance Grows
A survey shows Republicans leading with 18.9 percent support among likely caucus attendees. The data hints at GOP favorites shaping outcomes as party members prepare to participate.
Dole Leads in Iowa Caucus Poll Says UI Pollster
University of Iowa professor Arthur Miller says Bob Dole could win 50 to 60 percent of Iowa caucus votes among Republicans. The poll of 400 likely Republican caucus attendees shows Dole far ahead of Len Gramm and Steve Forbes, with margins plus or minus 4 points.
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